The Philips Hue smart lighting system is, by virtually all accounts, very awesome. I mean, who wouldn't want access to all 6 million colors of the LED rainbow at their fingertips? But damn, if the stock Hue app doesn't leave a lot to be desired. Luckily, as the Hue's popularity grows, so too do the number of independent programmers out there designing better and more functional controls for the system.

Which third party Hue apps are your favorites? Whether it's Android, Windows Phone, iOS, or IFTTT, let us know which app brightens up your life in the discussion below.